In the Imperial Study.
When Yuann Li spoke these words, Xu Zhenguan was stunned for a moment, her eyes flashing with confusion.
She doubted whether she had heard wrong.
Delivering the first blow? Zhao Douan?
She could understand each word, but when linked together, they became opaque and difficult to comprehend.
How could he be involved in the "case of beheading Pei"? And why would Yuann Li know this and tell her?
Mysteries piled up one after another, baffling the Empress.
"Mr. Yuan, speak more clearly," Xu Zhenguan's crimson lips parted slightly, her smile briefly fading:
"I do not recall his involvement in this matter."
Yuann Li smiled and said:
"The matter is indeed a long story, and it greatly surprised me as well. It all started on that day when Lord Zhao came to report the 'craftsmen of firearms' case in the Imperial Garden."
Then, Yuann Li explained the events calmly and collectely.
